Isuzu has unveiled a more hardcore off-road version of its D-Max pick-up truck with the Mudmaster.
It’s based on the standard model’s top trim level, the V-Cross, meaning you get leather upholstery, a nine-inch touchscreen, climate control, Bluetooth, Apple Carplay and Android Auto as standard – but it also adds a host of extras.
![The exterior features a host of off-road features. (Isuzu)](https://www.irishnews.com/resizer/v2/25YN4AYHKVMNFOSESSKKRCR6JU.jpg?auth=8b6066337692ca0fd5fa2dec5b19ed789a88180adc217dc152d2aec409a0baf6&width=800&height=449)
These include a snorkel, winch, steel underbody protection, an off-road suspension kit, 20-inch alloy wheels plus Toyo all-terrain tyres.
George Wallis, Isuzu UK’s Head of Marketing, said: “We are incredibly excited to introduce the D-Max Mudmaster. This special-project vehicle exemplifies the versatility and robustness of the D-Max, offering our customers a vehicle that can handle the most extreme off-road conditions while still providing a comfortable driving experience on regular roads.”
You can have the Mudmaster with either a six-speed manual or six-speed automatic transmission, while under the bonnet is the same engine as in the standard pick-up. It’s a 1.9-litre turbocharged diesel unit that produces 162bhp and 266Nm of torque, can do 0-60mph in 12.8 seconds and has a top speed of 112mph.
![Inside, there are leather seats and a nine-inch touchscreen. (Isuzu)](https://www.irishnews.com/resizer/v2/KIAF3RXSJ5NRFPN2LWS4B34LVM.jpg?auth=e03df5d4be19cfe18fffb21f99b53511a5140801b79e34eb2aa3f25d5adf992a&width=800&height=449)
Although prices haven’t been announced yet, the D-Max V-Cross starts at £36,495 for the manual and rises to £38,495 for the automatic – meaning we suspect that the Mudmaster will cost around £40,000 to £50,000.